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Australia will send a 10 athlete Para Powerlifting Team to compete at the Bangkok 2026 AsiaOceania Championships, being held from April 7 to 12 at the Miracle Grand Convention Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand.<\/p>\n
Sanctioned by World Para Powerlifting, the championships are a key event on the international calendar and form part of the qualification pathway towards the LA 2028 Paralympic Games.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Australian team will compete across a range of weight categories, gaining valuable international experience and ranking points against strong fields from across Asia and Oceania. The event\u00a0represents\u00a0an important opportunity for athletes to test themselves at a\u00a0high performance\u00a0level early in the Paralympic cycle.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Para Powerlifting Australia Head Coach, Simon Bergner, said the championships were an important milestone for the team.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis competition is a critical part of our international pathway,\u201d he said.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt provides our athletes with the opportunity to compete under World Para Powerlifting conditions and continue building experience as we look ahead to the 2026 Commonwealth Games.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The 10 athletes named in the Australian Team are:<\/p>\n
The Bangkok championships will be hosted at a single venue and accommodation site, ensuring a streamlined competition environment for athletes and teams.<\/p>\n
Entry lists can be found at: https:\/\/www.paralympic.org\/powerlifting\/live-results<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n The\u00a0championships will be live streamed at:\u00a0Paralympic Games \u2013 YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Australia\u2019s participation reflects the ongoing strength and depth of Para Powerlifting nationally, and the program\u2019s commitment to supporting athletes to perform on the international stage.\u00a0<\/p>\n For more information on how to get involved in\u00a0Para Powerlifting go to: \u202fwww.parapowerliftingaustralia.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n By: Paralympics Australia\u00a0<\/p>\n Published: 7 April 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n